Vacations in Britain appear to be immensely popular at the moment, probably due to the current economic climate and the low value of the pound.

Great Britain has many top class vacation destinations including London ( the English capital) and other fascinating cities plus a fine selection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Brighton, Bognor Regis and Bournemouth. One vacation resort commonly overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.

When you first arrive Plymouth appears rather plain and modern, but investigating a bit deeper and you will very quickly discover that Plymouth has a fascinating history and a deep association with the sea. As long ago as the 16th century there has been a busy port in Plymouth.

In 1588 Francis Drake embarked from the town’s port to successfully defend England by defeating the Spanish Armada. Another historic moment occurred in 1620 when the port served as the last embarkation point for the Pilgrim Fathers on their journey to North America.

It is possible to have reasonably priced short breaks in Plymouth by booking rooms in B&B in Plymouth rather than booking a expensive hotel. A simple online search will show that you can make a reservation from twenty nine pounds a night and many guest houses offer reasonably priced dinners too, often equal to, or less expensive than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are a great many places of interest to visit in Plymouth. Popular tourist attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, the Barbican district, Merchant’s House Museum and the National Marine Aquarium. A trip on a boat around the waters of the port is an interesting way to spend some time and if you have more time why not take a day trip to places close to Plymouth, such as; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.

Saltram House is a fine Tudor Mansion which is situated two miles east of the town, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with coastal paths, parklands and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, roughly six miles in distance from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date redesigned as a family home.

If you are currently thinking about taking a break in the city of Plymouth it is crucial that you reserve your lodgings as early as possible as, sadly Plymouth hotels tend to be amazingly busy and are commonly fully booked for months in advance. If you are travelling in a group you might find that Plymouth serviced apartments prove to be reasonable alternative to Plymouth bed & breakfast accommodation. If you are visiting England from abroad then you could consider booking a room for a few days in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the nations capital too.

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